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- Candidates share need for more involvement in race for commission
- Steelhead tag reports inform mortality study
- USFS extends comment period to April 20 on draft revised land management plan
- Avista Foundation, USDA invest in Northern Idaho’s economic future
- Kooskia, Stites enter into new waste agreement, resolving 2018 civil suit
- Jan. 29 CBC information meeting on area USFS projects
Sports
It didn’t turn out the way she’d have liked, but Zoe Lutz was pleased with how the Grangeville basketball girls approached their state tournam…
COTTONWOOD — The Prairie basketball boys are on their way to state once again.
Clearwater Valley’s Daring Cross (138), CV’s Landon Olsen (120) and Highland’s Kadence Beck (106) medaled at the 2A state wrestling tournament…
(4 p.m.) Clearwater Valley's Daring Cross (138) pinned Sam Martin of St. Maries to claim third place at the state wrestling tournament. CV's L…
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CLEARWATER VALLEY — As the snow continues to melt, CV and Kamiah school winter sports season transitions to spring sports this week. Ten boys from the Clearwater Valley/Kamiah co-op team travelled to the state wrestling tournament last weekend. Athletic director, Allen Hutchens, shared that …
COTTONWOOD — Brrr... it has been a cold, blustery snow filled week on the Camas Prairie! Friday, we had our second “snow day” for the Prairie Pirates. Inches upon inches of snow and strong winds! Friday would have marked the first day of spring sports practices but ol’ man winter had other i…
ELK CITY — Activities are pretty quiet around here. Lots of snow shoveling, plowing and more to come.
RIGGINS — Quote of the week: “In case no one told you today: You are beautiful. You’re loved. You’re needed. You’re alive for a reason. You’re stronger than you think. You’re going to get through this. I’m glad you’re alive. Don’t give up.” – sent to me from Judy Wutzke.
WHITE BIRD — The Confluence Resort (formerly Hoots Café) is holding their grand opening all this month. Stop by, enter the prize drawing and take a look around. Looks great!
COTTONWOOD — To start off, we would like to introduce ourselves as your new Cottonwood community reporters! I, Tabitha Key, work at the local convenient store, Coyotes. I’m married with four girls. Born and raised here in Cottonwood. I, Serena Lockett, am a small business owner with both The…
Opinion
My little town has a big heart for salmon and steelhead. These fish make the identity of Riggins and are the lifeblood of our economy in this canyon along the Salmon River. If these fish disappear, my town loses its fight to keep our sense of community.
It has taken me a moment to come up with words that are print-approved after learning that Congressman Mike Simpson is spewing rhetoric to remove dams in the Northwest. Congressman Simpson asked elected officials from around the northwest to stand with him, and as of today I am here to say t…
Last week, Idaho Senator Steve Vick proposed a bill that would make it nearly impossible for Idaho citizens to qualify an initiative for the ballot.
I want to express my gratitude to everyone at Syringa Hospital for their caring, thoughtful, kind administration of COVID vaccine. When I could not secure an appointment for vaccine, even though I am 79, have pulmonary fibrosis, severe heart issues and use oxygen 24/7, I called their hotline…
Obituaries
Ivan Edward Nuxoll completed a yearlong battle with cancer on …
LUCILE—John “Johnny” Wren, 67, of Lucile, Idaho, died Sunday, …
Lawrence (Larry) Francis Arnzen passed away peacefully at home…
DIXIE—Katherine “Kathy” Johnson, 71, of Dixie, Idaho, died Mon…
POLLOCK—Russell R. Mutchler, 75, of Pollock, Idaho, died Monda…
Ruby Violet Flerchinger, 85, resident of St. Maries, Idaho, pa…
Special Sections
The following are featured in this year’s special section:
The 2020 Idaho County Fair, held in Cottonwood Aug. 18-22, is in the books. Here are a few p…
Youth in Focus 2020.
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- Fatbeam, Ednetics Complete Acquisition of Tek-Hut
- John ‘Johnny’ Wren, 67
- White Bird News: Chili cookoff benefit for Keeler set for Feb. 27
- Guest Opinion: Let’s keep communties whole; support Rep. Simpson’s dams proposal
- New felonies charged in storage unit burglaries
- It's Your Business: Zip Trip sells to Nom Nom; Hoot’s changes hands and is now ‘The Confluence’
- MVSD: No more early-out Wednesdays; back to regular release time starting today
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